So, my first visit to Charco del Palo was for an afternoon whilst staying in Puerto del Carmen. My partner had stayed here before, an idea I was far from comfortable partaking in myself. I used to have dreams about getting half way across Tesco carpark only to realise I was in the buff!😂He had suggested we come for the afternoon so I could “dip my toe” so to speak! It did not float my boat & I kept my swimwear on, HOWEVER...the following July (2017) I warmed to the idea & we spent 10 days here in this relaxing friendly place & although I never thought possible I’m a complete convert!!! I’d happily choose Charco over any other destination as means for a relaxing break away. I can actually feel my shoulders relax as we arrive in Charco & I just forget everything about the stresses & strains of everyday living back home. I’m comfortable with getting my kit off & wondering about which was never something I ever thought I’d be up for. Nobody stares which was an issue for me. Everybody just enjoys being “free”So, thank you Charco del Palo, for introducing me to a part of myself I never knew existed. ​

On Tuesday evening when Samira first asked me about attending the Naturist night on Thursday, it seemed fairly straightforward to say Yes. I had been in the village a few days and had been comfortable being naked. In fact earlier that same evening I had stopped at Jardin Tropical for a drink on my walk back to my apartment from the Rock Pool, whilst in the nude.

For most of Thursday spent around the village, I still felt comfortable about attending my first naturist night. On Thursday evening I showered as normal, but this evening was to be different, there was no need to go to the wardrobe for clothes to wear before going out, I started to feel apprehensive. Just before 7:00 I picked up my towel put it under my arm and set off for Jardin Tropical. Now feeling decidedly nervous I stopped at the entrance and had three deep breaths to calm my nerves, before walking into the restaurant.

Several people had already arrived and after introductions, thirteen of us sat down at the table and the conversation just flowed between people who had previously been strangers. My nerves disappeared within the first five minutes and I soon felt very comfortable. What followed was a very enjoyable evening, with a really friendly group of people. Having my towel I took advantage of the chance to swim in the restaurant pool. The conversation continued to flow for the rest of the evening, during which I discovered I was not alone in feeling nervous before the evening, as others had felt the same.

All to soon it was 11:00 and the evening was over, time for us to thank Samira and leave, everyone I spoke to said they had really enjoyed the evening. We said our goodbye’s and set off back to our respective accommodation. It was a warm November evening so the walk back was still very comfortable in the nude.

Just wanted to write and thank you & Wendy for all the info on your website. I had a brilliant time visiting Charco on a number of occasions during my 4weeks in Lanza. Even managed to get my textile wife there and she too enjoyed the environment around the pool. I did the walks along the coast a number of times and then remembered the walk up to the dam. Did that one on Tuesday and to be able to do most of it in the nude really added to the occasion! This was my first real naturist adventure, only managing beaches in the past, and now know I'm a committed naturist. Just got to get my wife more accepting!

Will send a photo which I'm happy for you to add to the website photos if you choose to do so. Naturist and proud!

Hope to return some day and stay on site! All the best.

Peter

]]>Fri, 04 May 2018 08:40:29 GMThttp://www.nudelanza.com/wwwweeblycomweeblymainphp-824139/fantastic-walkingHi Wendy,Another great trip to Lanzarote. Each time we come to Charco Del Palo we discover new corners of paradise. Obona was, as always, excellent. Cuevo Paloma has really upped its game. They served us great food, welcomed us nude all day and were very relaxed about our “extremely naturist” interpretation of dressing for dinner! Like your other recent visitors, we found the wind a bit of a problem at Jardin Tropical so we went there less than usual. As always, we boycotted non naturist Reiner’s on principle!Given the perfect weather for it, we walked miles; almost all of them nude. The track up from Charco drops into Guatiza beside the Jardin de Cactus where we popped on some clothes, took this photo and stopped for a fab lunch at La Tasca de Lita. We walked back around the other side of the hill. This became interesting for five minutes when we came off the track slightly early and encountered a number of large protective dogs. Not ideal in the buff but a small price for a very simple walk.

Next, La Graciosa! Unlike one of your earlier bloggers, who was walking in January, the road to Las Conchas was far too busy to walk nude. We branched left at the first junction and from there, stripped off, and made our way along the coast path to Las Conchas and back (around 10k). Everyone we met (about 10 people, none nude) was delightful and most assumed from our attire that we knew what we were doing (we didn’t!), so we helped out with lots of directions and tips! The Dam was another a great walk. We left Charco along the coast path towards Arrieta and branched left up towards the LZ on the last access track. A couple of sarongs were needed to walk through some houses and under the tunnel, but we could strip off again as soon as we were a few hundred metres up the hill. The path up is steep but short, the walk over the Dam is intimidating as the railings are essentially rusted away, and the views at the top are just stunning. The walk down via the track is much more benign and would give great access to a longer route around the ridgeline above which we will do next time we come. We popped clothes on just before we crossed the LZ and stopped for a cold beer, fried baby squid and the “world’s best” Patas Canarias at the Arepera Bar. The walk back from Mala can be done nude via a track that leaves the bend in the main road at the edge of Mala.

And lastly, Famara! Possibly the most glorious beach on the planet. We parked on the cliff side of the Norwegian village about an hour before low tide. This walk isn’t possible once the water reaches the stones so there really is quite a short window in which to do it, but boy is it worth it. Leave everything in the car! We took only a small purse for the car keys and a phone with us. You then have nearly two hours of sandy beach, surf and cliffs to play with. As we were early, we then jumped back in the car, drove through Caleta de Famara and parked up by Playa San Juan. From there, against a backdrop of calderas on one side and crashing waves on the other, we walked most of the way to La Santa and back. We did wear sarongs as we walked away from the car, but, to be honest, most of the surfers changing in the car park were nude anyway. Nothing came out of the rucksack after that apart from water. We rounded the day off with a 3pm lunch at the sheltered Restaurante Costa Famara. Not as good as Restaurante Sol, but they were shut due to wind damage to their terrace.To anyone reading this, a word of caution. We had good kit with us; shoes, walking poles and rucksacks (all of which are easily bought at a great price in Decathlon in Arrecife). None of these walks apart from Famara beach should be attempted in flip flops! Also, Lanzarote mapping is lamentable and my partner spent much of our poolside recuperation time researching our routes using the satellite imagery on Google Maps on Obona’s steam driven wifi. Probably our only complaint!Just an amazing week!J ​

​Time of visit - April 2018 Hi Wendy - we had a great time!The weather was warm but a little cool for Alison, so we visited lots of Cesar Manrique sites, he did so much for Lanza didn't he? And Teguise of course. We liked the restaurant right opposite (Cueva Paloma) and ate there two evenings. Friendly owner. Good fresh food - unlike Arepera in Mala where our fish had definitely been cooked earlier and reheated! A pity Cueva Paloma isn't naturist in the evening and I wasn't sure if/how its possible to have naked lunch there? The evening was a bit cool to visit Tropical, maybe next time. I did visit the supermarket naked and they didn't seem to mind! I think some people misjudge Charco. It's not a naturist resort - it's a naturist village, where naturist people live and visit. So as a village, it's quieter and there's less 'to do' but that gives the place it's own charm.A few friends from a naturist walking group I belong to are thinking of coming in October, but even if they don't, I will! That's high season isn't it?

I'll be back! Tim and Alison

]]>Thu, 16 Nov 2017 10:09:53 GMThttp://www.nudelanza.com/wwwweeblycomweeblymainphp-824139/informative-inspiringI just found your website after info from a naturist friend. Let me say that it is just fantastic – informativ and inspiring!

Me and my wife have visited Charco del Palo many times since 2001 (nearly every year, at least every second year), just us two in the beginning but the last two visits also together with our granddaughter (17, and dedicated naturist!)

As you understand, we just love the place, and the island, and we will spend 3 weeks around Eastern next spring.

Naturist greetings to you and all the other Charco del Palo lovers

Tomas]]>Wed, 22 Feb 2017 13:05:09 GMThttp://www.nudelanza.com/wwwweeblycomweeblymainphp-824139/charco-del-palo-the-place-to-beCharco del Palo, the place to be,Saturday 18 February we had a party with our neighbours Ann and Marcial, who live for three months in Charco del Palo. Marcial cooked different sorts of delicious Spanish Paella, and we as neighbours met each other and also new friends who had come. It was an international party. We discovered that the people who came together were born in 10 different countries; Belgium, Scotland , England, Germany, Switzerland, Indonesia, Canary Islands, Spain, Netherlands and Cuba. Most of them live in Charco now, and enjoy that very much. We eat, drank and sang together, and learn to know and appreciate each other. Somebody brought a guitar, another a mouth harmonica, and we song old songs. Peter from Scotland showed us his talent, he sang like an opera singer and his voice fill up the whole room. Scottish songs we all like. Joachim from Cuba sang his "Guantanamera" There was a beautiful djembe play from Karin, and Antonio played the tambourin. The outside world can look like mad these days but Charco del Palo is the place to be in peace and joy together. King and Tineke, calle Seifio 13B

And we have also discovered the new "dessert orchides".They are coming again and are so beautiful, here some photos from last year. A miracle that they grow in the dry sand around Charco. Tineke

]]>Fri, 10 Feb 2017 13:27:48 GMThttp://www.nudelanza.com/wwwweeblycomweeblymainphp-824139/back-again-wieder-zuruckBack again!In the middle of January we came to Charco del Palo this year.That is how we try to escape the winter in Germany. It`s our eighth stay on the island. But I guess we are still “beginners”. People who love Lanzarote will return for decades.This year`s first highlight was my 70th birthday. We celebrated with friends and had a lot of fun.

The second highlight should have been a concert at Jameos del Agua. Conditions were perfect: a warm night, stars in the sky. Then - a shock: the real great symphony orchestra (from Tenerife) only played 20th century compositions – a torture for our ears! One hour of listening- it seemed to be an eternity!Weather was great. Every day swimming. Clothes remained stored in the cupboard.​

One of our favourite hikes “round the corner”: Mala – up to the water reservoir by car. From there comfortably up the hill (about one and a half hours). Rest at an old finca on top of the hill:

Weather forecast announced s sunny day. So we set off for La Graciosa.Due to the calm sea we arrived at Caleta del Sebo without being seasick. The atmosphere on this island is very special (no tarred roads).We went along the coast (direction south) until we reached Playa Francesa (after about one hour) – a very nice sandy beach where naturism is possible.

We followed a path on the southeastern side of the “yellow mountain“ that led us in the north of the island and offered a great view to the islands of Montana Clara and Alegranza. The island had to be crossed now until – at last – we could see Caleta del Sebo again. After a four hours` walk we were looking forward to a meal and a drink. At “Caletilla Restaurant” near the harbour we got fresh fish of the day – delicious! ​

Onother hike we really like is crossing Caldera Blanca, then climbing “Montana Blanca”. Starting: small parking after Mancha Blanca (direction Yaiza).From the top of the crater (surrounding possible) there is a spectacular view over the national park and to the sea. This tour cannot be recommended on very windy days.

]]>Wed, 08 Feb 2017 17:05:17 GMThttp://www.nudelanza.com/wwwweeblycomweeblymainphp-824139/are-you-a-naturist-or-a-nudistWhat is the difference and why does it matter? This is a very personal view. You may agree; you may disagree. either way, it is still what I think.Well, if, like me, you enjoy sunbathing nude, in secluded spots, or on designated nudist beaches, or in the back garden, but you feel no urge to walk down the street naked, or stand around chatting and drinking with a group of naked people, or sitting down to lunch or dinner on a small white towel, wearing nothing but a smile, then I would say that, like me, you are a Nudist, rather than a Naturist. This is especially so if you consider your nudity to be a bit naughty, a bit risque, out on the edge. And I do.On the other hand, if you feel that every legal opportunity to get naked should be taken and if you do enjoy those multi-person situations naked, if you do like to take a naked morning stroll for a paper or croissant, then, probably, you are a Naturist. This is especially so if you consider your nudity and the nudity of those around you to be perfectly normal.So why does this distinction matter?

Well, if you visit for the day, or book a holiday in a designated Naturist resort, like Charco del Palo on Lanzarote, the other visitors, residents and holiday guests will, generally, have a Naturist philosophy; many will walk around the village naked; many will shop in the supermarket and boutique naked; many will sit down to meals naked. They will not judge you, whether you are naked or wearing something to preserve your modesty - but they will expect that you do not judge them either. The Naturist philosophy really is that everyone should feel comfortable enough with their bodies that they only wear clothes when they need to, but Naturists have no issues with others who want to be clothed.If you are naked, they will talk to you quite naturally, with your nudity taken as "the norm". They will not see your nudity as any sort of sexual invitation, but just you being comfortable enough with your body to be nude.

It is, very much, a philosophical view. Will you be comfortable in a Naturist Resort, like Charco del Palo? Only one way to find out - go there and give it a try - otherwise you will never know. I would suggest a flying visit, like ours, is not the way to find out. Stay a week and give yourself a chance to unwind from the initial and understandable tensions.From our holiday base in Arrieta, my wife and I had arranged to meet with Wendy (from Nudelanza), for a tour of Charco del Palo and, on our fully clothed walk round Charco, with Wendy, we saw more naked flesh than you could shake a stick at.

Did Wendy seem to know and have a friendly word for everyone we saw? Yes she did. Did all the nudity embarrass us? No, not at all. Was it shocking, or titillating? No, most definitely not. It was just people with no clothes on. Some were tall and thin, others shorter and fatter. Some women had big boobs, big bums, others were more petite. Yes, fellas, some of the blokes were bigger than others. C'est la vie. Why did I notice all this? Just because we were there, for an hour, trying to get a feel for the place, to decide whether we will take the plunge! The village is very clean, quiet and well-ordered and the apartments and bungalows we saw were all of a very high standard and very reasonably priced. Most share a swimming pool but two villas have their own private pools. Two of the three restaurants accept full nudity but one doesn't (yes, even in a Naturist Resort!).

There are two natural swimming pools (The Duck Pond and The Wash Tub) which fill as the tide comes in and slowly empty as the tide recedes. There was plenty of space for sunbathing and you could be as private or as social in your nudity as you choose.Will we take the plunge and book a holiday apartment/bungalow in Charco. Yes, I think so. We have been Nudists and now we want to see if we will enjoy embracing that Naturist philosophy. Who knows - we may; we may not.As I said earlier, there is only one way to find out.Steve Quinn

]]>Sat, 04 Feb 2017 09:51:29 GMThttp://www.nudelanza.com/wwwweeblycomweeblymainphp-824139/manfred-hildes-winter-stayDear Wendy,This report with the photo is intended for your website.Our little paradise should stay the same, just as we love it. We would be pleased if you could publish everything.Best wishesManfred & Hilde

After we again spent 6 weeks of the winter in Charco del Palo, we realise that this is our favourite place at this time of year. As keen naturists, this is the only place which fulfils our wishes. Here we can walk naked through the village and share the 3 swimming areas with other like-minded people and are, as naturists, also welcome in the JARDIN TROPICAL and the CUEVA PALOMA. The area around the village by the Atlantic coast is also ideal for walks in the nude. The well-stocked supermarket in our village is a place in which we like to shop. On Christmas Eve, the CUEVA PALOMA arranged a festive dinner which we went to – it was very nice.For New Year’s Eve, the CUEVA PALOMA offered a generous buffet after which we enjoyed a great party with the many guests. At midnight, true to Spanish tradition, there was a grape for each chime of the clock = 12 grapes. And so we had a happy start to the new year. Unfortunately, I was unable to celebrate the great birthday party I had in 2015, which Wendy had organised on REINER'S naturist terrace, again this year as Reiner is now not allowing naturists to use his terrace.We were, however, welcome in CUEVA PALOMA where I celebrated with a few friends and we all enjoyed it. Thank you to Roman, Sarah and Ian. We noticed that Reiner invites excursion groups who have nothing to do with naturism to his cafe. The TWIZY tour, for example, regularly goes there to recharge their batteries and have a break. They stay for about 1.5 hours and the participants gawp at the naturists in the village and at the bathing areas.The same applies to the QUAD drivers who also stop for a break here. Charco del Palo should preserve its unique characteristic of being a “nude village”. We would be pleased if such groups were no longer invited to the village. We again spent 6 very nice weeks in our village. Our special thanks go to Wendy who reports from Charco del Palo and Lanzarote with www.nudelanza.com as well as Samira und Yann who welcome naturists in the JARDIN TROPICAL and Ute from OBÖNA who has again made the CUEVA PALOMA a popular meeting point for naturists.

Thanks Manfred and Hilde for your honest report, I am glad you still had a nice time even though you cut short your winter stay. Alan and I look forward to seeing you again later in the year.